He said that the protesters also attacked innocent citizens, disrupted business activities, obstructed traffic and smashed windscreen of vehicles in the affected areas.

The statement also said that a Joint Team of detectives from the command in conjunction with operatives from the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit has commenced an investigation into the incident.

“The arrested suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation. The FCT police command hereby warns members of Shiites movement from further disrupting the peace, harmony and free flow of traffic in FCT,” he said.

He advised members of the public and parents not to allow their children or wards, to be used as an instrument of violence in any demonstration by any group.